Finding the Third Proportional to 291,004 and 439,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,004 and 439,100 is: 662,564.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,004 : 439,100 = 439,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,004/439,100 = 439,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,004x = 439,100 × 439,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,004x = 192,808,810,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,808,810,000/291,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 662,564.12
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